ELYRIA — An Oberlin College professor is suing the college, alleging that a fellow professor has been harassing her.

According to the lawsuit filed in Lorain County Common Pleas Court, Eunjung An alleges that Ali Yedes creates a hostile working environment for her and other female employees in the French and Comparative Literature Departments.

Yedes told an employee last year that he brought his nephew to the United States on a student visa specifically to “stab and kill someone from his department,” according to the lawsuit.

The lawsuit says Yedes’ harassment began in January 2006 and he’s still employed as an associate professor.

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It also alleges that Yedes accused An of betraying him and attempting to undermine him while pointing his finger in her face. An had contacted the dean, who claimed that law enforcement had been informed, the suit says.

The lawsuit alleges that Yedes has affected An’s ability to fulfill her responsibilities and has affected her research as well. Department meetings also have been disrupted by Yedes’ outbursts and accusations, it says.

“His erratic and abusive behavior has caused immense instability in the department,” the lawsuit alleges.

The lawsuit alleges that Oberlin College has failed to take action to address the harassment by Yedes.

The lawsuit asks for in excess of $25,000.

Representatives from Oberlin College could not be reached for comment.

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